Workspace Administration: Managing Core Services

Effectively managing communication and collaboration tools is vital for modern organizational productivity. This text-based course guides you through the foundational administrative tasks required to configure and control core cloud productivity services. You will transition from a basic user to a confident administrator capable of managing user access, setting sharing permissions, and tailoring communication tools to your organization's unique requirements. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational structure of the Workspace Admin console and organizational units. - Configure core communication tools including Gmail, Chat, and Meet for secure business use. - Manage storage and sharing settings within Drive and Docs to maintain data privacy. - Establish calendar sharing policies and resource scheduling across your organization. - Apply modern security practices, including multi-factor authentication and basic access controls. - Analyze service usage reports to monitor collaboration patterns and storage limits. The course begins with essential administrative concepts and terminology before guiding you through written scenarios for enabling, disabling, and customizing each core service. You will practice applying these settings through practical, written troubleshooting exercises. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior system administration experience and is ideal for small business owners, IT support specialists, and aspiring administrators. Start reading today to master the essentials of organizational collaboration management.